2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 67 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Marathon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2260 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
